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NY S08424
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Grants 10 additional points on competitive civil service examinations for original appointment to children and siblings of veterans killed in the line of duty
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Defines "killed in the line of duty" broadly to include death from service-connected causes, disabilities, presumptive conditions determined by the VA, or toxic exposure
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Limits the legacy credit to one-time use; recipients who receive a permanent original appointment using the credit cannot claim it again on future examinations
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Requires candidates to apply for the credit and provide documentary proof of eligibility within two months of filing their examination application
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Allows candidates to withdraw their credit application before the eligible list is established or to voluntarily relinquish the credit after establishment to accept a lower position
Legislative Description
Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty including veterans who were disabled as a result of their service, exposed to toxic substances, or presumptive conditions determined by the department of veterans affairs.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 8424A
2/18/2026